Making Natural Felt Animals

Rotraud Reinhard was born in Germany in 1961. She started felting in 1989 and developed the technique that makes three-dimensional felting possible. She runs felting courses in her own workshop and gives lessons in schools and kindergartens. She is the author of several books on felting. She lives in the medieval castle village of Maienfels with her family, dog and cat. She is the author of A Felt Farm (Floris Books).

'If you work in schools or run courses for children, then I am sure they will be delighted to make these creatures. Some children might even make animals from a favourite story or book, and it will encourage them to look at the natural world. Rotraud's book is an easy to understand, inspiring and imaginative glimpse into another aspect of feltmaking. For me, as a designer feltmaker, I shall certainly be using this book for ideas when making gifts.' -- Maz Parkinson, Felt Matters'In my spare time, I am building up a collection of felt animals for both puppet shows, and for my grandchildren to play with. I have successfully made quite a few from the author's previous book, A Felt Farm. This easy-to-follow, beautifully illustrated book comes just in time to add the woodland animals. I love the way she has imaginatively photographed the animals in nature.'-- Kindling